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© Sonal Shanker . 2025

(407) - 536 - 7061

sonal.shanker@gmail.com

User Research & Usability testing

My approach to user research blends qualitative and quantitative methods with analytics to uncover insights that drive meaningful, user-centered design solutions.

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Design Systems & Branding

Explore my work in design systems, where I specialize in building and maintaining consistent brand identities across design and development teams, utilizing platforms such as Figma and Adobe XD.

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Design Thinking & Training Workshops

Helping clients, stakeholders and design teams innovate with confidence - I conduct both design thinking workshops and DT training sessions that leverage creative democracy across cross-functional teams.

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Design Leadership & Delivering Solutions

Project snapshots of end-to-end product design solutions (& a couple of case studies): strategic, innovative, successfully delivered with impact.

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First, a quick introduction:With over 19 years of experience in Product & Experience Design, I specialize in setting strategic direction and delivering innovative digital solutions.Known for bridging user needs with business goals, I champion human-centered design and foster collaborative, high-performing teams. My leadership spans product strategy, creative direction, team management, and hands-on user research, all aimed at delivering impactful digital experiences.

Beyond my professional work, I am passionate about giving back to the community and volunteer with small businesses and startups providing design consulting to help build their brands and online presence.

As a certified meditation, breath-work, and yoga instructor, I teach stress-relief programs and lead the meditation & wellness programs for companies (LinkedIn, Infosys) and Universities (Kellogg’s, Northeastern University, Universities of Central Florida, Cincinnati, Kentucky & Louisville).

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Non-Profit Work

I believe in giving back to the community through my volunteer efforts with the Art of Living and Give Kids the World Foundations. I also offer pro-bono design consulting to help small businesses and startups elevate their brands and online presence.

As a certified meditation, breath-work, and yoga instructor, I teach stress-relief programs and have led meditation events at major companies and universities. Recently, I had the honor of organizing the Journey Within 2025 event in Orlando and played a key role in organizing the Global Leadership Forum in Washington, DC as part of the 2023 World Culture Festival.

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